Move over moo cows, the camels have come to town! Okay not quite but camel milk ice cream has been launched in the UK which means it's probably a matter of time before it arrives on our shores. Camel milk is highly nutritious boasting 10 times more iron and 5 times more vitamin B whilst being low in fat. It's a popular snack in the Middle East with consumers describing it as extra creamy with a slight texture. The camel milk is sourced from Europe's only commercial camel dairy farm based in the Netherlands. In the BBC podcast below Dutch farmer Frank Smidt explains camels do not produce milk if stressed and must be kept happy. In the UK, camel milk enriched ice cream is being marketed as a luxurious and healthy treat for grown-ups. The accompanying price tag of £4 per scoop is hefty indeed. I can't see the lil kiddies spending their pocket money on it but I reckon it will be a hit with the health/diet conscious adults including me!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9627000/9627103.stm
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